The artwork titled “Sea,” created by Ivan Aivazovsky in 1864, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Romanticism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 119 x 168 cm, and it falls under the genre of marina (marine art).
The artwork depicts a dramatic seascape, characterized by a tumultuous sea, a rocky shore, and a towering cliff. The sky is thick with swirling clouds, broken by the moonlight piercing through, casting an ethereal glow over the scene. There is a ship in the distance, struggling against the churning waves, adding to the overall sense of tension and drama. The light, reflecting off the water, enhances the sense of movement and the relentless power of the sea. The rugged terrain and the tempestuous ocean are masterfully rendered, evoking the sublime beauty and awe-inspiring force of nature, characteristic of the Romanticism movement.
